COMPETITOR BRIEFING Pace UTA22

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1 COMPETITOR BRIEFING Pace UTA22 ULTRA-TRAIL AUSTRALIA BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK May 2018 is an amazing and challenging course. Take time to appreciate the spectacular views of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park. You will travel through the National Park and land of the traditional owners, the Gundungurra People, private land and land managed by Blue Mountains City Council, NSW Crown Lands and WaterNSW. Please abide by the relevant directions and instructions Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 1

2 1) EVENT SCHEDULE 2018 Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 2

3 2) EVENT HUB The finish line as well as the assembly point to catch the buses to the start line is out the front of Scenic World, Cliff Drive, Katoomba. All the activities are located within walking distance of Scenic World Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 3

4 Race Check-in is at the KCC Auditorium. See the schedule above for times. The UTA Buffet Dinner is at KCC within the Mountain Camp dining hall. Seatings are between 5pm and 7:30pm on the half hour. Please arrive no later than 10 minutes from the start time of your seating. Tickets must be prepurchased via the Online Event Shop. The UTA Event Expo is open Thursday and Friday at KCC Plaza. There are over 40 different stalls ranging from event sponsors, nutrition providers, running apparel, events and community stalls. There is also food, coffee, entertainment, a special kids zone with jumping castle and more. Refer to Event Expo for further information. The UTA shop is at the Event Expo on the Thursday and Friday and then at Scenic World on Saturday and Sunday. Event merchandise is available here as well as bandages complying with the mandatory gear requirements. The Runner Forum is at KCC auditorium. Come and listen to the top international runners and some of the event ambassadors. Scenic World is open from 9am Friday. Coffee will be available for purchase from an outdoor coffee cart from 7am. The Scenic Railway is open between 6:15am to 9am on the Saturday for friends, family, spectators and support crews only. Supporters can watch the runner start and then take the railway down into the valley to see them run through the Scenic World Boardwalks around the 6.2km mark. Tickets are $35 for adults (normally $39 weekdays and $43 weekends) and $19 for kids under 14 (normally $21 weekdays and $23 weekends). These discounted / early ride tickets can be pre-purchased online from the Online Event Shop. These tickets also give all Saturday access to all rides at Scenic World from 9am (Skyway, Cableway and Railway). Collect your prepurchased tickets from the Scenic World stall at the Event Expo. The train departs from top station (and bottom station) every 10 minutes. Special discounted tickets for Thursday and Friday can also be purchased from the Online Event Shop. The Event Lounge is available to all runners and supporters and is open throughout the event. It is located upstairs at Scenic World. EATS270 is located within the Event Lounge and on Friday all day and Saturday until 3pm, it has a normal menu with normal seating. At 3pm Saturday, the Event Lounge is transformed and you can watch the UTA Live TV on the big screen, rest in the inflatable lounges, keep warm and purchase burgers, pasta and hot chips as well as the usual assortment of snacks and drinks from EATS270. The Event Lounge bar also opens at 3pm Saturday. The Event Lounge bar and EATS270 close at 4am Sunday with the Event Lounge itself remaining open. After 4am, food is available from the Scenic World Café. The Recovery Zone is available to all runners and supporters and will be open Friday 11am-5pm and Saturday 10:30am through to 11:30am Sunday. It is located in CMS, a 120m walk from the finish line. Here you will find race food, water, Hammer Nutrition products, showers and the drop bag marquee. The event medical centre with physiotherapy is also located here. Note that towels are not provided. Pack a towel into your Finish drop bag along with a complete change of warm clothes and comfortable dry footwear. Please keep the showers clean and do not leave rubbish (strapping tape, shampoo, soap, food packets, towels, clothing etc) in the shower area Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 4

5 3) EVENT PARKING Parking is available at the main Event Parking area within the KCC oval opposite Scenic World. This is limited to 600 cars only. Parking is not permitted on the streets surrounding KCC and Scenic World. Please consider taking one of the free Event Buses, which run between Leura, Katoomba town centre and Scenic World. A. Main Event Carpark The main event carpark is on dirt and grass on KCC oval on the corner of Cliff Drive and Violet Street and directly opposite the start / finish area at Scenic World. This is paid parking all day Friday. During this time, parking will only be available to cars with a special pre-purchased parking pass. There is NO PARKING available at the main event carpark on Saturday before 9:15am due to road closures. Parking is free after 9:15am Saturday. Paid Parking Only between 6:30am 8:00pm FRIDAY 18 MAY. There are 2 different pre-purchased parking passes available: Pace UTA22 Parking Pass: (for parking Friday 6:30am to Friday 3pm): $15. Note: Cars must exit carpark by 3pm Friday. To remain in the carpark after 3pm Friday, you must also purchase a Friday Afternoon Parking Pass as listed below. Friday Afternoon Parking Pass (for parking Friday 3pm to Friday 8pm): $15. Note: To also park in the carpark prior to 3pm Friday, you must also purchase a Pace UTA22 Parking Pass as listed above. Each pre-purchased parking pass will give multiple access to KCC oval carpark at any time during the relevant paid parking period. At all other times outside of 6:30am Friday to 8pm Friday, the parking is free on KCC oval (with no parking available on Saturday before 9:15am). Parking passes will be ed immediately on purchase and must be either printed out or displayed on a mobile device upon arrival to the carpark during paid parking periods. The parking marshals will hand you the relevant ticket to display in your vehicle while you are parked. This ticket will also be used for re-entry to the carpark during paid parking periods. The entrance to KCC oval parking area is via 113 Cliff Drive and the exit is onto Cliff Drive at the corner of Violet St and Cliff Drive. B. Limited carparking at Scenic World The Scenic World multi-storey carpark has 220 free car parking spaces. It can be used at most times during the week when there is space available. However cars must not park in The Scenic World multi-story carpark on Friday morning for the Pace UTA22 as that will mean normal visitors to Scenic World have no place to park. It will also not be available on the Saturday morning due to road closures which will block access to the carpark. It will be available again for parking after 9:15am Saturday. C. Parking Restrictions For Saturday morning, refer to Saturday Morning Road Closures section below. For all other times: In normal dry conditions, parking will not be permitted at any time on the streets surrounding KCC and Scenic World (no parking on Violet St, Oak St, Kamillaroi Rd, Acacia St, Cedar St, Fern St, Cliff Drive, Ficus St, Peckmans Rd or Neale St). In wet conditions where the oval has limited use and during paid parking periods, only cars with prepurchased parking passes will be directed to park around the streets. Obey all marshals and 'No Parking' signs. Also take note of NSW General Parking Rules if parking on any other streets. Local traffic police will be doing checks and issuing fines for any illegal parking. D. Saturday Morning Road Closures and Saturday Morning Access to Scenic World There are road closures on Saturday morning between 5am and 9:15am around Scenic World which prevent access for vehicles. If you plan on coming to watch the starts of UTA100 and UTA50 on Saturday morning, you will need to refer to Event Buses / Event Parking on the website regarding the road closures and how to access Scenic World Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 5

6 4) FREE EVENT BUSES BETWEEN KATOOMBA AND SCENIC WORLD On the Friday, Saturday and Sunday there will be a free Event shuttle bus service to take runners, support crews and spectators between Katoomba town centre and Scenic World / KCC. On the Saturday and Sunday there will also be a free Event shuttle bus service to take runners, support crews and spectators between Leura and Scenic World. Please use these buses as much as possible to limit event traffic. Refer to the bus timings and Event bus stops in the bus maps below. The buses will be on a continuous loop during their operating times. It is approximately a 10 minute ride from The Carrington Hotel to KCC / Scenic World and approximately an 18 minute ride from Fairmont Resort to Scenic World. There will be adequate numbers of buses to get everyone to and from Scenic World / KCC at the peak times on Friday morning, Friday evening and Saturday morning. The four Leura buses will all begin at Fairmont Resort at 5am Saturday. If you are starting in one of the first three start groups in UTA100 or UTA50, it is recommended that you be ready to catch one of these early buses so as not to miss your start time. Only one of Bus Stop 4A / 6A or Bus Stop 4B / 6B will be in operation at any one time. Bus Stop 4A / 6A will operate from Saturday 5am to Saturday 9:15am. Bus Stop 4B / 6B will operate at all other times. It is a 900m walk from Bus Stop 4A / 6A to Scenic World. Note that Bus Stop 4A / 6A is located at the Explorer Bus Stop within the Scenic World bus bays (directly beside the event portaloos) Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 6

7 BUSES TO PACE UTA22 START LINE ON FRIDAY MORNING On the Friday morning, in addition to the standard event shuttle buses, there will be extra buses to take ALL Pace UTA22 runners, spectators and supporters from Scenic World to the race start at Queen Victoria Hospital. Refer to Buses to The Start Line section below for details of these special Pace UTA22 buses Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 7

8 5) CHECK YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS BY SUNDAY 14 th MAY It is important that you have provided your most current contact and emergency information. Please login to your user profile / online entry form to check all your details and make any necessary updates to mobile phone number, medical conditions and emergency contact information. Any changes to your personal details must be done online by 9pm, Sunday 13 th May Ensure your emergency contact is aware that you are in the event and that they are available on the supplied phone number during the event. International runners who are arriving in Australia after 13 th May and are buying a local SIM card once they arrive, should not update their 'User Profile' but should instead either their new mobile phone number to info@ultratrailaustralia.com.au or notify the staff at the Transfers desk at Race Check-In. Note that as race bibs have been printed already, it is too late to amend Pace UTA22 start group selection or bus selection. 6) LATE ENTRY TRANSFERS Refer to the event website for details regarding Late Entry Transfers. Note that Late Entry Transfers are not available on the Friday. 7) RACE CHECK-IN Race Check-in is at KCC Auditorium on the Thursday and on the Friday morning. See the Event Schedule above for times. To Race Check-In you should bring: 1. Photo ID: Make sure you know your race number (refer to the Runner List) before coming to Race Check-In. Race numbers and start groups will also appear on the 2018 event app. At Race Check-In you will need to sign that you have read and understood the Acknowledgement, Release and Indemnity. You will then receive your race pack which will include the following: 1. 1 x Race Number and Safety Pins with Attached Disposable Timing Tag (Bib Tag): Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing and on the front of your body over your belly or chest. It must not be worn on your pants or leg. Do not cover over your race number with any backpack strap or article of clothing such as thermal top, waterproof jacket (including see-through jackets) or high-visibility vest. Do not fold, bend, cut or pierce your race number. It must be worn as is, unfolded. Consider using a race belt to attach your number to. Refer to Race Number Wearing Instructions 2. 1 x Disposable Timing Tag (Bag Tag) and Cable Tie and Safety Pin: This timing tag must be secured either to the back of your running pack with the cable tie or, if you are not wearing a running pack, to the back of your t-shirt with the safety pin. Refer to how to attach your bag tag. MAKE SURE NOT TO LOSE THE BAG TAG OR CABLE TIE FROM THE SLEEVE OF YOUR RACE PACK! 3. Participants Emergency Instructions: This will be a double-sided A5 sheet on waterproof paper. 8) BUSES TO THE START LINE Runners, spectators and supporters are not permitted to drive to the start as there is not adequate parking at Queen Victoria Hospital. All runners and any spectators and supporters wishing to watch the race start must assemble at Scenic World on the Friday morning and then take the bus from Scenic World to the start at Queen Victoria Hospital. The buses are free for runners only. Spectators and supporters must pre-purchase a Pace UTA22 Spectator Bus Ticket to be able to watch the start. This ticket includes the return trip. Buses will leave Scenic World in bulk at two different times (anyone missing their bus will miss the race): Shuttle 1 is at 8:10am Friday Shuttle 2 is at 9:15am Friday To get equal numbers of people on each shuttle, all runners chose a shuttle time in their online entry. The 2018 Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 8

9 chosen shuttle time will be displayed on the runner s race number and runners will need to show their race number to board their bus. There is no possibility to swap shuttle times from the one displayed on the runner s race number. Spectators and supporters choose a shuttle time when they purchase their bus ticket. Spectators and supporters will need to collect their pre-purchased bus tickets from the Transfers desk during Pace UTA22 Race Check-In at KCC Auditorium on the Thursday or Friday. The ticket will show which shuttle time was booked. Spectators will need to hand in their bus ticket as they board the bus. 9) THE START AREA The start of the Pace UTA22 is on the Friday at Queen Victoria Hospital. The following services are available at the start area: Drop Bag Service: Each runner may take one closable soft bag to the start on the bus. While a Woolworths/Coles Cool Bag is recommended, it can be any bag and as large as needed. Warm-up clothes should be placed into the drop bag prior to the start time and left in the drop bag truck near the start line at Queen Victoria Hospital. Plastic bags/garbage bags and hard plastic boxes will not be accepted. All drop bags must be clearly marked with surname and race number. Write on the bag with a thick permanent marker pen rather than trying to attach a label that may be ripped from bags in transport and handling. Drop bags must not contain any glass bottles and any liquids must be limited and if included, must be securely contained. Valuable items should not be left in drop bags. After the start, drop bags will be transported back to the finish and lined up in race number order. Any bags without a name and race number written clearly, securely and easily visible will not be able to be placed into order. Only the runner can collect their drop bag at the finish by showing their race number. It is the responsibility of runners to collect their drop bag from the drop bag marquee (near the recovery zone) at CMS. Any finish drop bags not collected by Friday 6pm Friday will be disposed of. Snax on Trax mobile food van selling hot & cold drinks and muffins Toilets: There will be 20 portable toilets at the start area at Queen Victoria Hospital (there will also be 44 portable toilets at the Scenic World bus assembly point). One large marquee for shelter 10) RACE BRIEFING The Race Briefing is at Queen Victoria Hospital at 9:50am on the Friday morning. Queen Victoria Hospital is at the junction of Tableland Road and Kedumba Valley Rd, Wenthworth Falls. This is also the site of Checkpoint 5 for the 100km event and Checkpoint 501 for the 50km event. Refer to the Google Map. All shuttle buses will arrive at Queen Victoria Hospital in plenty of time for the race briefing. 11) START GROUPS Your start group choice as selected in your online entry form will be shown on your race number. You should start in the start group that appears on your race number. Note that the start time used to calculate your final result will be the gun time of your start group, ie anyone crossing the start line between 10:00 and 10:04 will be given a start time of Start Group 1 which is 10:00. Your timing tags allow the timing system to record which start group you start in as you cross the start line timing mat. If you find that your start group is much faster than you, you will get left behind and after a short time, runners from the group behind you will catch up to you. In this case you must let faster runners from later start groups pass you as soon as they catch up to you. The first 16km is on a wide fire trail so passing should not be a problem once the field starts to spread out. The table below shows the start group timings: 2018 Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 9

10 START GROUP TIMINGS Start Group Start Time Expected Position in field Number of runners in start group (based on 2000 starters) Start Group 1 10:00am Top 33% 400 Start Group 2 10:05am 33% to 66% 800 Start Group 3 10:10am 66% to 100% 800 The winner is expected to complete the course in 1 hour 40 minutes. 12) CHECKPOINTS There is an emergency aid station at the 12.8km mark. This point will act as a remote checkpoint for the Pace UTA22 event. The checkpoint is located at the Helipad on the Sublime Point Ridge Fire trail. There will be water, Hammer Nutrition Endurolyte FIZZ drink (pre-mixed) and food available. The food will include an assortment of fruit, Hammer gels, salt, chips, lollies and muesli bars. There are two port-a-loos at the Emergency Aid Station. 13) THE FINISH The finish is at Scenic World. Food, coffee and drinks will be available for purchase from Scenic World. The Recovery Zone with showers, food, water, Event Medical Centre with physiotherapy and Finish drop bag marquee is located within CMS. 14) COURSE ROUTE The Pace UTA22 is 21.6km. The course is marked with a combination of pink flagging tape and A5 size red on white arrows and crosses. At all intersections there will be an arrow indicating the direction to travel followed by two pieces of confirmation pink flagging tape a short distance along the correct route. There will be a cross within 20m along any of the incorrect routes out of each junction. There will also be pink flagging tape at least every 500m along the entire route. There are distance signs every 5km. Some of the course markings will be put up over a week before the event. Whilst the route will be checked in the few hours prior to the arrival of the first runners, it is still possible for vandals to pull down or change the markings. It is the ultimate responsibility for each runner to know the course so they can have an idea of where they are on the course at all times. Refer to The Course on the event website for maps, course descriptions, GPX files of the course and information about the mapping phone app. 15) COURSE NOTES The walking tracks can be rough and uneven. In wet conditions the walking trails become very slippery. Please take care, especially around the cliff edges. The walking tracks sometimes go along unguarded cliff edges. It is your responsibility to proceed with caution. 16) RUBBISH (LEAVE NO TRACE) It should go without saying NO LITTERING. This is a World Heritage listed area that we are very lucky to have permission to use. Be particularly aware of gel tops. Please use the bins provided at each checkpoint to dispose of your rubbish. If you see rubbish that is obviously from another runner we would love you to pick it up. Watch this 4 minute film to inspire you to keep our land free from litter. 17) TOILETS / HUMAN WASTE (LEAVE NO TRACE) Please do not leave poo and piles of toilet paper for everyone to see either on or beside the track. On the course there are toilets at the following locations: At Scenic World before you board the buses to the start (44 toilets) At Queen Victoria Hospital Start area (20 toilets) 2018 Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 10

11 At Emergency Aid Station (12.8km 2 toilets) If you do need to poo while on course, move at least 15 metres from the track and well away from any gullies and watercourses, make a hole at least 15 to 20 cm deep and cover it up afterwards. Instead of using toilet paper, wash using water. If you use toilet paper put this in a zip lock bag and take it out with you. 18) COURSE SAFETY The course uses a combination of walking tracks and fire roads. You will be travelling through remote areas that are not easily accessible. The temperature in mid May in the Blue Mountains can vary widely from below zero, snow and rain to pleasant sunny days. The mandatory gear requirements are for your safety and are the bare minimum that you will need. Please check forecasts and be prepared for all conditions they can change quickly. Consider carrying, or having accessible, extra warm gear if the weather requires. Medical teams will reach any injured participants as soon as possible but depending on the location this may still take up to 2 hours. Each runner is ultimately responsible for their own wellbeing. Please be aware of the effects of dehydration, hypothermia, and extreme fatigue. If you are not fit to continue please withdraw using the instructions on the Participant Emergency Instructions. The walking tracks are not closed to other users. Be aware of tourists and other walkers on the walking trails. The last 1km of the course is on Furber Steps, which are steep and narrow with no passing in a few locations. Do not push past anyone. 19) PHONE COVERAGE Mobile phone coverage over the course varies from excellent at most escarpment / cliff top locations to non-existent when in the deep valleys of Jamison Creek and Leura Falls Creek. Generally you can get reception on hills and ridges across the course especially when you have views directly to Katoomba. We strongly recommend you have a Telstra phone. If you need to buy a new phone or a pre-paid SIM card or borrow a phone, Telstra is preferable as it works on approximately 90% of the course. Optus works on approximately 40% of the course. Vodaphone works on less than 30% of the course. 20) FIRST AID There is first aid available at the Emergency Aid Station and at the Finish. There are also roaming first aid vehicles on the course for emergencies. Each participant is responsible for their own basic first aid and should carry their own blister pads/bandaids, body lubricant, sunscreen and strapping tape. If you pass an injured runner or a runner who is obviously struggling on the course please stop to help them and follow the Participant Emergency Instructions card. Keep a record of how long you stopped to assist, notify the timing staff ASAP at the finish line and they will organise to adjust your time accordingly. 21) WITHDRAWING FROM THE EVENT If you can t continue to the next checkpoint and need first aid / medical assistance on the course, phone the Event Safety Team phone number (listed on your Participants Emergency Instructions card and on the back of your race number). The Safety Team will arrange to retrieve you. Friends and spectators are not allowed to enter the event course to collect runners. 22) ESTIMATED RUNNER TIMES AND CUT-OFF TIMES There is a 7 hour limit to complete the full 21.6km course. The following cut-off times are for leaving the relevant location. Runners arriving after the cut-off time will not be permitted to continue on the course Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 11

12 Location Distance First Arrival Mid-Pack Arrival Last Arrival Cut-Off Emergency Aid Station 12.8km Finish 21.6km ) MANDATORY GEAR The Mandatory Gear must be carried by each runner at all times. This is the absolute minimum gear that should be carried. For full details on each item refer to the Mandatory Gear List on the event website. 1 x Beanie, Balaclava or Head Sock (Buff) 1 x Mobile Phone in Working Order with Fully Charged Battery 1 x Whistle 1 x Compression Bandage (Minimum Dimensions 7.5cm Wide x 2.3m Long Unstretched) Water Bottles or Bladders, 2 Litre Capacity 2 x Food Bars / Portions 1 x Ziplock Bag for Personal Rubbish 1 x Participants Emergency Instructions Card (provided in race pack) 1 x Timing Tag for Backpack (Bag Tag) (provided in race pack) 1 x Race Number (provided in race pack) 1 x Long Sleeve Thermal Top (polypropylene, wool)* 1 x Emergency Space Blanket (or Light Bivvy Sack Equivalent)* 1 x Waterproof and Breathable Jacket with Fully Taped (Not Critically Taped) Waterproof Seams and Hood* * You will only be required to carry the waterproof and breathable jacket, the long sleeve thermal top and the emergency space blanket if weather conditions are very cold or wet. A decision on whether you need to carry any of these items will be made at 1:30pm the day before the race and publicised at Race Check-In and via the event app and the event Facebook Page. There may be random gear checks during the race and at the finish line. There are severe time penalties (40 minutes per item) for not carrying the mandatory equipment plus you will not be able to continue on course until you acquire the missing item - and it will be up to you to arrange for the item to be brought to you. Other recommended items: A collapsible cup (as single use cups are not provided at aid stations) long leg thermal pants or tights. Polypropylene, wool or similar if it is a very cold or wet day 100-weight long sleeve synthetic fleece top if it is a very cold or wet day Full-fingered lightweight thermal gloves (polypropylene, wool or similar) Body Glide / body lubricant Sunscreen Cap or sun hat More substantial first aid kit (sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care such as blister block patches, Compeed or Fixamol, antiseptic wipes and any relevant personal medications). 24) TIMING, RACE RESULTS WITH LIVETRAIL AND EVENT PHONE APP Race timing will be at the start to check you started in your correct start wave, Sewerage Treatment Works (15.9km), Base of Furber Steps (20.7km) and the Finish. Results from every timing point will be automatically posted to the live event website and the event app as soon as each runner arrives. Race reports and photos will also be posted to the live website, Facebook, 2018 Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 12

13 Instagram and Twitter. #ultratrailaustralia, #UTA100, #UTA50, #PaceUTA22, #ScenicWorldUTA951, After the timing point at the Emergency Aid Station, the timing program, LiveTrail, will provide an estimate of the time that each runner is due to arrive at the base of Furber Steps (which is approximately 1km, 951 stairs and 210m in elevation to the finish). It will also show runner s last timing point positions on a course map or elevation profile. The link to LiveTrail will be on the live event website. ULTRA-TRAIL AUSTRALIA EVENT APP The Event App for iphone and Android will be available from the app store or Google play approximately 1 week prior to the event. It contains all essential race information including, the event schedule, maps, this competitor briefing document, results (runner splits and times), leaderboard (top 15 runners overall, gender or age category at any point in time), runner GPS tracking (to follow only UTA100 or UTA50 runners with an event GPS tracker), Event bus GPS tracking, UTA live TV on Saturday and event feed via Facebook. Last minute communications and race updates will be sent out via the App so please turn on push notifications when downloading the app. Live Timing Data taken from LiveTrail, including a leaderboard will be available in the app. Followers can search for your race number or name and see your expected time to arrive at the next timing point as well as see your race splits through each timing point. 25) MAPPING PHONE APP We highly recommend installing this free app and loading the course map into your smart phone for finding your way around the course in training. It will also be useful during the event in case you need first aid assistance on the course and need to describe your exact location. Details on how to load and use this App are on the website under the Mapping Phone App Section of The Course. 26) EVENT RULES 1. You must complete the marked course on foot under your own power. 2. Performance enhancing drugs are prohibited in accordance with The World Anti-Doping Code. Refer to the list of prohibited substances and methods under the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority. 3. Trekking poles are not permitted to be used in the first 3km of the course due to creating a dangerous tripping hazard. 4. Trekking poles must be fully collapsible so they can either fit inside your running pack or be strapped to the outside of your running pack when not in use. Trekking poles must not be held in your hands and must not protrude from your running pack at times when their use is not permitted. 5. If you are planning to use trekking poles after the 3km mark and before the 8km mark at Jamison Creek, you must start the race at the back of the field in the last start group. 6. Trekking poles are permitted to be used without restriction after the 8km mark (Jamison Creek) however they must be used in a safe manner so as not to affect the safety of other runners or tourists on trails. 7. Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing and on the front of your body over your belly or chest. It must not be worn on your pants or leg. Do not cover over your race number with any backpack strap or article of clothing such as thermal top or waterproof jacket (including see-through jackets). Refer to Race Number Wearing Instructions. 8. You must not fold, cut or change your race number in any way. It must be worn as is, unfolded. 9. Your bag timing tag must be attached securely to the back of your running backpack or, if not wearing a running backpack, to the back of your t-shirt. Refer to Instructions for Attaching Bag Timing Tag 10. The wearing of ipods or other music players with headphones is not recommended. This is both for safety and so you don't hold up faster runners on the single track sections of the course. If you choose to use them 2018 Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 13

14 it is up to you to use them in a sensible and safe manner so that you remain aware of your surroundings at all times. 11. If you need First Aid help on the course you must use the phone numbers on your Participant Emergency Instructions Card to contact the Event Safety Team who will arrange to retrieve you. Supporters, spectators or any unauthorised persons are not allowed to enter the event course to collect runners. 12. You must stay on the marked course. Short cuts are not permitted. If you get lost return to the last sighted marking. 13. You must carry your own Mandatory Gear at all times during the event. Random gear checks will be performed during the event. For the sake of fairness to all runners, a 40 minute time penalty will apply for every item that is missing. For on-course gear checks, this time penalty will be served at the location of the gear check so a runner will not be able to proceed on course until the time penalty is served. During this time, the runner must arrange for the missing item(s) to be replaced or they will not be allowed to continue on course even after the time penalty has been served. For severe breeches of mandatory gear or failure to comply with the requests of event marshals, the runner may be disqualified. Where it is not feasible to serve a time penalty on course, the time penalty will be added to the runner s overall race time. The breech will also be listed within the results spreadsheet. Take special note of what to do with your waterproof and breathable jacket, the long sleeve thermal top and the emergency space blanket. 14. You must obey directions of checkpoint staff or course marshals and withdraw from the race if you miss any time cut-offs at checkpoints or on course. 15. Littering is prohibited. 16. You must not leave human faeces on the track. If you need to poo either use a toilet, a wag bag or get well off the track and use leave no trace principles. 17. You must not take dogs into National Parks. 18. You must not smoke in the National Park 19. You must obey any information signs such as track closures, etc. 20. Leave gates as you find them. If closed, you may open it to pass through but it is your responsibility to close the gate after you. 21. Outside assistance is not permitted. Assistance from event staff is fine. 22. Spectators are not permitted to run with or pace runners. 23. Pacers are not permitted. 24. Only Event officials are allowed to enter the event course to collect runners. 25. The event organisers reserve the right to discourage and/or penalise behaviour that is considered unsporting. 26. Breaking any of the rules may incur a time penalty, disqualification or pre-race withdrawal. Any such penalties are at the organisers discretion and are final. 27) INSURANCE The organiser of the Event, AROC Sport, has public liability insurance cover. This does not include personal accident insurance for competitors. We recommend that you arrange your own personal accident insurance, ambulance cover and income protection insurance before participating in the Event to cover any unforeseen personal costs you may incur due to ambulance trips, medical expenses or time off work due to injuries sustained whilst participating in the Event. International participants should take out travel insurance that provides cover for ultra-trail running events. For information regarding costs of ambulance or helicopter rescue refer to the NSW Ambulance website. 28) WARNING AND DISCLAIMER This event is for experienced trail runners only. Please ensure that you are sufficiently skilled and trained to undertake the event. The course is very tough and demanding with remote sections that can result in slower first aid / rescue response times. It is a combination of fire trail and narrow walking tracks including some very steep sections on staircases, on dirt and on rock and sections that are rough under foot. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit enough to complete the event which may take you up to 7 hours to finish. Ensure that you are in good health and that you do not have any illness that will hinder your ability to complete the event. It is your responsibility to monitor your health and condition during the event and to withdraw from the event if you are no longer fit enough to continue Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 14

15 Please read and understand the Acknowledgement, Release & Indemnity Form. You do NOT need to print and sign this form as you have already electronically signed this when you entered the race online. You will also sign in again at Race Check-In to show you have read and understood this form. 29) EVENT PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS AND PHOTOS The Pace UTA22 presentations will be at KCC Plaza on the Friday at 3:15pm. Refer to the event website for further information about the presentations, prizes, medals and certificates. Sportograf will be taking your photo on the day. Images will be available for you to purchase from the Sportograf Website where you will be able to search for your images by race number. This is another reason to make sure your race number is completely visible on your front at all times. It will only take 2-3 days after the event for the images to be sorted and displayed on the Sportograf website 2018 Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 15

16 AROC Sport Pty Ltd Race number Acknowledgement, Release and Indemnity This is an important document which affects your legal rights and obligations. You must read it carefully prior to entering the event. During online entry you must tick a box to confirm you have read and understood this form. Please re-read this form in the few days or weeks prior to the event to make yourself aware of the risks of participating. Only those participants doing a late entry transfer need to print and sign this form and bring to event registration. In consideration of AROC Sport Pty Ltd (the Event Organisers or AROC ) accepting my participation in any of the trail running events to be held in The Blue Mountains between May 2018 (the Event ) I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk. 1. I have read and understood the relevant Competitor Briefing document and information relating to the Event. 2. The Event Organisers may, at their sole discretion, refuse entry or cancel an entry (with full refund) to any person for any reason whatsoever. 3. I understand the demanding physical nature of the Event. I declare, as a condition of entry to the Event, that I have sufficiently trained for this Event and that I am not aware of any illness, injury or any other physical disability which may cause me injury or death whilst participating in the Event. 4. In the event that I become aware of any medical condition or impairment, or am otherwise sick or injured prior to or during the Event, I will withdraw from the Event. 5. I acknowledge that participating in the Event is a dangerous activity and that by such participation I am exposed to certain risks. I acknowledge that the enjoyment of trail running is derived in part from the inherent risks and exertion beyond the accepted safety of life at home or at work and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and is a reason for my participation in the Event. 6. I acknowledge and understand that whilst participating in the Event: I may be injured, physically or mentally, or may die from various causes including, but not limited to, over exertion, dehydration, cardiac arrest, slips, trips or falls, accidents with other participants, spectators and road users, or accidents caused by my own actions; My personal property may be lost or damaged; I may cause injury to other persons or damage their property; The conditions in which the Event is conducted may vary without warning; I may be in a remote or isolated location where access to medical support may be limited and take significant time to reach me; There may be no or inadequate facilities for treatment or transport of me if I am injured; I assume the risk and responsibility for any injury, death or property damage resulting from my participation in the Event 7. I agree that if I am injured or require medical assistance, the Event Organisers may, at my cost, arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation as deemed necessary by the Event Organisers. I agree that I am responsible for my own medical and ambulance insurance cover. 8. I agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Event Organisers, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, public bodies, landholders and sponsors, from and against any and all claims, demands, right or cause of action, suits, expenses, costs and proceedings of any nature whatsoever which may be made by me or on my behalf or by other parties for or in respect of or arising out of any injury, loss, damage or death caused to me or my property as a result of my entry or participation in the Event whether by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever. 9. I also agree that in the event I am injured or my property is damaged, I will bring no claim, legal or otherwise, against the Event Organisers in respect to that injury or damage. 10. I understand that my medical history and personal information, collected as part of the entry process for the Event will be made available to the event medical team and operations team. It will only be used to help staff look after me if I need help and care. If I am evacuated from the event by Emergency Services, this personal information plus any new data entered by event staff will be supplied to the Emergency Services staff to enable my continued care Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 16

17 11. I agree to allow my name, results, photographs, videos, multimedia or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by AROC, the sponsors, event partners, or assigns without payment or compensation. 12. I acknowledge that my image may be taken by an Event photographer and that Event photographer may contact me to offer for sale images of me at the Event. 13. I agree to abide by the Event rules and the directions of all Event officials. 14. I acknowledge that the Event Organisers may change the advertised course without notice if the Event Organisers deem this necessary. I also acknowledge that the Event Organisers may cancel the Event due to weather conditions, safety considerations, terrorism or acts of god and that in such circumstances my entry fee will be non-refundable. Name:. Signed: Date: Competitor Briefing Pace UTA22 17